Description

American Traveler seeks a CVOR Surgical Tech for a Level II Trauma Center, requiring at least 1 year of cardiothoracic surgical tech experience and WA state registration.

Details

• Level II Trauma Center setting with 571 total staffed beds across both campuses
• CVOR unit with an average daily surgical case volume of 55
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Required call commitment of at least 10 shifts per month, anytime from 5:00 PM to 6:30 AM
• 1-2 weekends required per month
• Cases include CABG, AVR, AAA, MVR, minimally invasive valve procedures, VATS, mediastinoscopy, RATS, and CVL support with carotid cutdowns and laser lead standby
• Required specialties include General, Cardiovascular/Thoracic, and Laparoscopic surgery
• Will float to General OR as needed but will not float between facilities or like units
• Uses Epic for charting
• Any scrub color permitted except reddish orange

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of surgical tech experience required
• BLS certification required
• WA state registration/license required if applicable
• NBSTSA certification preferred
• Must function as singular scrub for cardiothoracic cases
• Must be a quick learner and willing to assist with ongoing training
• First-time travelers accepted
• Pending license accepted

Additional Information

• Assist with cardiothoracic and general surgical cases including vascular, AAA repair, and laparoscopic procedures
• Support flexible endoscope reprocessing, with preferred experience in bronchoscopes, EGD scopes, and EBUS
• Perform aseptic technique, sharps safety, specimen handling, and universal protocol (time out) procedures
• Adolescent patient population preferred
• Facility-paid parking provided
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• All RTO requests must be submitted at the time of application for consideration
• Local candidates not accepted; 50-mile radius rule applies
• Former Providence permanent employees must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Two supervisory references required, covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting